Monowai Rocks

Gisborne District, New Zealand

Depth

20m

Visibility

8m - 23m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Monowai Rocks

This site is very exposed and well known for its heavy seas and rough swells. Despite this, Monowai Rocks also has several underwater wall reefs with many cracks and crevices to explore. Abudant marine life and beautiful corals oulines these structures making it great for photography.

Monowai Rocks Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wall, Rock, Reef, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

8m – 23m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 47%

O₂

Marine Life

Wrasse
Various
Moki
Trevally
Scorpion Fish
King Fish
Kahawai

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